Water supply to be interrupted in the far north

Parts of Hammanskraal in the north of Pretoria will experience water supply interruptions on Thursday, March 20.

Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the metro’s Water and Sanitation Department will shut down the Temba Water Purification Plant.

“This is to allow the city’s technicians to carry-out the refurbishment of the pump station at Babelegi Reservoir and conveyance system to the Temba Water Treatment Plant,” said Mashigo.

He said the reservoir will be filled prior to the shutdown.

This essential work will take up to ten hours, from 07:00 to 17:00.

The following areas will be affected:

– Dilopye

– Hammanskraal

– Kanana

– Kekana Gardens

– Majaneng

– Refentse

– Sekampaneng

– Suurman

-Temba units 5, 7 and D.

“Tshwane apologises for the inconvenience that may be caused by the scheduled upgrade work.”

Mashigo urged resident to continue to make the following water-conservation measures part of their normal lifestyle:

– Do not water gardens.

– Do not wash cars.

– Do not clean driveways or pavements using hosepipes.

– Do not fill swimming pools.

– Flush toilets only when necessary.

– Close a running tap while brushing teeth.

– Reduce daily water usage as much as possible

He urged residents to report water leaks, burst pipes and all water wastage to the metro.

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